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Salvador Contreras

Case from Chicago, IL dated Mar 16, 2008

Victim Details

Salvador Contreras

March 28, 2022

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Chicago

IL

2008-03-16

18

Salvador

Contreras

07/04/2026


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Salvador Contreras, aged 18, was fatally shot on March 16, 2008, in Chicago, Illinois. The incident occurred in the West Elsdon neighborhood, which is located on the Southwest Side of the city. Salvador was found on the street with fatal injuries caused by gunfire. The attack, like many homicides during this period, highlighted ongoing concerns about violence in several Chicago neighborhoods affected by socio-economic challenges and gang activity.

In 2008, Chicago faced persistent issue ...
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  • Counselors to help students cope with shooting | abc7chicago.com
  • Drive-by shooting claims teenager - Chicago Tribune
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